About Charlie Smith
Lived 1872 – 1947 (aged 74). Charlie Smith was a South African cricketer.
Charles James Edward Smith (25 December 1872 – 27 March 1947) was a South African cricketer who played in three Tests in 1902.
Smith was a right-handed middle-order batsman who played a few first-class matches for Transvaal between 1894 and 1904. He made his highest first-class score in the final of the Currie Cup in 1896–97, when he scored 70 against Western Province. When the Australians toured South Africa in 1902 he made 58 and 71 not out for a Transvaal XV and was selected for the three Tests.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charlie Smith?
South African cricketer, born 1872
When was Charlie Smith born?
Charlie Smith was born on 25 December 1872 in Gamtoos River.
When did Charlie Smith die?
Charlie Smith died on 27 March 1947.
What was Charlie Smith's occupation?
Charlie Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was Charlie Smith?
Charlie Smith was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charlie Smith (South African cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Smith. https://biography.guide/charlie-smith-cricketer-1872/
MLA: "Charlie Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-smith-cricketer-1872/.
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